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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,987.92, 381,045.23 and 179,254.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,987.92, 381,045.23 and 179,254.05 is: 268,925.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,987.92 : 381,045.23 = 179,254.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,987.92/381,045.23 = 179,254.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,987.92x = 381,045.23 × 179,254.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,987.92x = 68,303,899,057.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,303,899,057.69/253,987.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,925.78

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